The Joint Admissions and Admission Board (JAMB) has entered into a partnership with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, to enhance its archives, library, and gallery management in line with international finest practices.
The partnership was revealed by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, throughout an expanded management meeting at the Board’s National Head office in Abuja, participated in by a delegation from the Ghanaian university.
Oloyede said the effort reflects JAMB’s dedication to benchmarking with leading organizations to enhance its operations and preserve its institutional heritage. He revealed that the Board had actually concluded strategies to build a modern Archives, Library and Gallery complex at its head office following recommendations from a JAMB delegation led by the Director of Quality Control, Hon. Danladi Muhammed, after a research study check out to the University of Cape Coast.
According to him, JAMB established its internal archives about 4 years ago with assistance from the National Archives of Nigeria, and the center, currently handled by the Quality Assurance Department, will be updated through the brand-new collaboration. He included that the Board’s scholastic and administrative libraries would be incorporated into the proposed complex to improve effectiveness and enhance access to info.
Speaking on behalf of the University of Cape Coast delegation, Acting Deputy University Curator, Dr. Gloria Tachie-Donkor, commended JAMB for accepting benchmarking as a technique for institutional development.
She encouraged the Board to develop a thorough application roadmap supported by quality architectural designs, digital innovations, appropriate furniture, operational manuals, and sustainable funding to make sure the long-term success of the task.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen JAMB’s capability in records preservation, understanding management, and institutional paperwork while promoting global collaboration and the adoption of global requirements in archive and library administration.